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ATLA Live Action Film: ** Gran Gran & Yue Casting** UPDATED 04/05/2009**

Will you see the teaser trailer?

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    snowprincess456

    [2741]Aug 26, 2009
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    _Flutterlight_ wrote:
    That's true. But because people kept protesting, they cast him so they could have a non-white actor. It really bothers me that all people care about is the actors' skin colors, when it's the rich culture that the Avatar Universe is based off of that should matter. Not skin color.
    or...the directer is trying to make the movie more relate-able to the real world..so he is trying to make more of a variety of people than just various Asians..
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    Valin610

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    I'm also pretty sure that the FN is being cast with a Middle Eastern appearance because Dev Patel was chosen to play Zuko. The race matching doesn't matter too much to me; they obviously need the diversity for each of the elemental civilizations, though. What does matter, is that they capture the show's vivacity from the characters, the environment, and the plot. Stop worrying about looks, matching real-life people with cartoons can be difficult, especially when you're looking for a good actor that can get into their character too. Save your harsh posts for if/when there's proof to bash the movie.
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    Water78

    [2743]Aug 28, 2009
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    Valin610 wrote:
    I'm also pretty sure that the FN is being cast with a Middle Eastern appearance because Dev Patel was chosen to play Zuko. The race matching doesn't matter too much to me; they obviously need the diversity for each of the elemental civilizations, though. What does matter, is that they capture the show's vivacity from the characters, the environment, and the plot. Stop worrying about looks, matching real-life people with cartoons can be difficult, especially when you're looking for a good actor that can get into their character too. Save your harsh posts for if/when there's proof to bash the movie.

    I just hope momo doesnt look like yoda...to be honest
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    AllieAllie

    [2744]Aug 29, 2009
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    Water78 wrote:
    Valin610 wrote:
    I'm also pretty sure that the FN is being cast with a Middle Eastern appearance because Dev Patel was chosen to play Zuko. The race matching doesn't matter too much to me; they obviously need the diversity for each of the elemental civilizations, though. What does matter, is that they capture the show's vivacity from the characters, the environment, and the plot. Stop worrying about looks, matching real-life people with cartoons can be difficult, especially when you're looking for a good actor that can get into their character too. Save your harsh posts for if/when there's proof to bash the movie.
    I just hope momo doesnt look like yoda...to be honest

    That would be odd. Why would he look like yoda, though?

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    Underdog121488

    [2745]Sep 1, 2009
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    I think the kid they picked to play Aang looks perfect.
    He looks just like him.
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    AllieAllie

    [2746]Sep 1, 2009
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    I agree. Plus from the trailer you can tell that he's quite experienced in martial arts.
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    Kichigaihi

    [2747]Sep 3, 2009
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    I also think that skin color is a more minor detail... Yeah, there's some diversity in the Avatar world but they're still pretty much all Asian. Not that it bothered me - but someone brought up a good point that it might be hard to find a good, in-character cast like that.

    Which brings me to my real concern: characterization. I'm not too worried about the action and the darker parts, but even though I love the show for those things, I also love it for its levity. I don't want everything to be played as lightly as it was in the show, but I mean, I know and love Aang as a bubbly young kid despite the odds... I don't know how that will fit into the movie. It's too early to say.
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    jeffreykare

    [2748]Sep 4, 2009
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    I had a dream last night where a new teaser trailer was released where they showed clips of the characters in cartoon form and then live action form, the logo was different and Nicola Peltz and Jackson Rathbone were wearing brown makeup for their roles
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    millan2sky

    [2749]Sep 4, 2009
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    ? Is Dev Patel really gonna play Zuko

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    Water78

    [2750]Sep 4, 2009
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    millan2sky wrote:

    ? Is Dev Patel really gonna play Zuko

    Look on the bright side. It isnt Jesse McCartney.
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    AllieAllie

    [2751]Sep 5, 2009
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    Water78 wrote:
    millan2sky wrote:

    ? Is Dev Patel really gonna play Zuko
    Look on the bright side. It isnt Jesse McCartney.

    Yeah, plus Dev Patel is a pretty talented actor, that was apparent in Slumdog Millionaire. I think he portray Zuko pretty well. His character in Slumdog is kind of similar to Zuko too, I noticed that when I was watching it again today.

    Edited on 09/05/2009 5:25pm
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    Water78

    [2752]Sep 9, 2009
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    Any news on marketing they are using?
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    AllieAllie

    [2753]Sep 10, 2009
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    There are supposed to be manga volumes coming out next year for the movie that cover what happened before Zuko found Aang at the North Pole. They will be drawn like the characters in the movie, but it will probably give us some new info. Plus, the artists working on the manga have promised to keep it as true to the show as possible.

    http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2009/07/31/del-rey-to-release-avatar-the-last-airbender-manga/

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    jeffreykare

    [2754]Sep 22, 2009
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    I've heard that post-production is going well and that they are trying to get the theatrical trailer ready for this Christmas
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    Water78

    [2755]Sep 22, 2009
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    jeffreykare wrote:
    I've heard that post-production is going well and that they are trying to get the theatrical trailer ready for this Christmas

    I heard the same thing from a hobo on the street.
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    Jackson5050

    [2756]Sep 22, 2009
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    Water78 wrote:
    jeffreykare wrote:
    I've heard that post-production is going well and that they are trying to get the theatrical trailer ready for this Christmas
    I heard the same thing from a hobo on the street.
    Ironically, I trust your source more than most other sources.
    Edited on 09/22/2009 10:42pm
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    ranger8060

    [2757]Sep 25, 2009
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    u guys should check frank marshalls tweets on twitter. his tweet about the xmas trailer:

    For those of you wondering about LAST AIRBENDER, all is well in post and we r working on a trailer for Xmas...
    8:36 AM Aug 23rd from web

    and one of his moer recent tweets:
    Up early, one lap to the ROCKY steps and back, lots of AIRBENDER meetings today...
    6:52 AM Sep 24th from web
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    Water78

    [2758]Sep 26, 2009
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    ranger8060 wrote:
    u guys should check frank marshalls tweets on twitter. his tweet about the xmas trailer:

    For those of you wondering about LAST AIRBENDER, all is well in post and we r working on a trailer for Xmas...
    8:36 AM Aug 23rd from web

    and one of his moer recent tweets:
    Up early, one lap to the ROCKY steps and back, lots of AIRBENDER meetings today...
    6:52 AM Sep 24th from web

    I dont have a twitter, nor am i getting one.
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    ranger8060

    [2759]Sep 27, 2009
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    Water78 wrote:
    ranger8060 wrote:
    u guys should check frank marshalls tweets on twitter. his tweet about the xmas trailer:

    For those of you wondering about LAST AIRBENDER, all is well in post and we r working on a trailer for Xmas...
    8:36 AM Aug 23rd from web

    and one of his moer recent tweets:
    Up early, one lap to the ROCKY steps and back, lots of AIRBENDER meetings today...
    6:52 AM Sep 24th from web

    I dont have a twitter, nor am i getting one.


    u dont need one. u can still see his tweets on it. his name is leDoctor i believe. btw, for those guys who dont, u really should go on lastairbenderfans.com and join the forum. its so cool and there are so many people there who only talk about the movie.
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    Bunnygirl

    [2760]Sep 29, 2009
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    ranger8060 wrote:
    u guys should check frank marshalls tweets on twitter. his tweet about the xmas trailer:

    For those of you wondering about LAST AIRBENDER, all is well in post and we r working on a trailer for Xmas...
    8:36 AM Aug 23rd from web

    and one of his moer recent tweets:
    Up early, one lap to the ROCKY steps and back, lots of AIRBENDER meetings today...
    6:52 AM Sep 24th from web

    So he runs up the Art Museum steps? *goes to stalk* But, seriously, I wonder what movie it'll be attached to? The "other" Avatar film? Doubt it. I'm guessing The Lovely Bones since they're both distributed by Paramount... Yay, that's not too far away.
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